Bending Sheet Metal; Basic Bend Operation - Baileigh Industrial SBR-3020 Operator's Manual

BENDING SHEET METAL

WARNING:
is firmly bolted to a table, bench, or the floor. If it tips over on you, it could cause
severe injury or death.
When using the Combination SBR as a manual box and pan brake, the brake blades can be
removed and setup to allow all four flanges of the box or pan to be bent upward.

Basic Bend Operation

WARNING:
body part or clothing is near the specific hazard. Failure to follow this warning could
result in severed or crushed fingers.
1. Install the stop assembly in the holes in the brake
die as shown in fig 11. Adjust the stop to the
required depth. It can also be mounted on the front
of the brake. Or. Scribe a line on the sheet metal to
indicate where the bend is to be made.
2. Using the handle assembly, raise the fingers on the
brake until there is enough gap to fit the work
piece.
3. Lower the brake blade die by turning the handlebar
and inserting the sheet metal between the brake die
and the brake blades.
4. Make sure the material is against the back stop or
that the scribe mark is lined up to where the brake
blade will come down.
5. While the sheet metal is being held firmly, turn the handlebar and make the bend to the
desired angle.
6. Raise the brake blade die and remove the piece part
Note: The brake die is designed to bend material up to 90°.
Before operating the Baileigh Shear, Brake, Roll make sure it
The bending brake poses a pinching hazard. Make sure no
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figure 11